The Remake: Rebuild of Evangelion 1.0
Rebuild of Evangelion 1.0 - You are Not Alone is actually a compressed version of the first 6 episodes of the original anime that aired in Japan from 1995 to 1997. Some people see it as a rip off because it’s general resemblance to the six episodes - nothing much was changed besides redrawing (but preserving the storyboard and scenes) 2 hours worth of animation. But I see it as something good - at least they stuck to the original storyline and made no attempt to change it (changing it will be disastrous), and incorporated awesome CGI effects into the animation, enhanced with advanced lighting effects (which is previously unseen in the original anime).
Significant changes to the original anime includes completely rewriting the chain of events during the battle with the 5th angel (aka Ramiel). Instead of simply plopping an evangelion unit on top of a hill to snipe on the angel, they’ve changed it to building a huge fortress at the outskirts of the city to destroy it. And Ramiel now changes shape drastically to suit its attacking style.
In case you’re interested, the song in the trailer is Beautiful World by Utada Hikaru.
I’ve downloaded a copy of the new film, but it doesn’t come with an English subtitle. Download only if you’ve watched the original anime because you’ll most probably know what’s going on. To those who haven’t, it’s recommended that you wait patiently only there’s a decent fansub available. Since it’s a camera rip, there’s lower contrast and weird 3D surround sound effect, hope you don’t mind. The link below redirects you to a Spanish forum where links to the film is provided.
Rebuild of Evangelion 1.0 - Cinema Camera Rip (80)
And here is 19 images comparing the old anime version to the remake verion from identical scenes common to both 
the thumbnail displays the original anime stillshot. Each page that follows this contains comparison specific to an episode in the original anime, for easy reference.
Navigation:
- Introduction: Neon Genesis Evangelion
- The Remake: Rebuild of Evangelion 1.0 » You’re here!
- Comparisons: Episode 01
- Comparisons: Episode 02
- Comparisons: Episode 03
- Comparisons: Episode 04
- Comparisons: Episode 05
- Comparisons: Episode 06
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It is One of my favourites which include Naruto too … Watch it 3 years ago … “The new edition”
The only regret is cannot really get the ending of the anime, even after watching it twice … “Haha …”
Really hope can watch it again …
U ever watch Gundam Series ?
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I never really got into evangelion - I was more into sakura wars - and even gundam wing to a certain extent!
I’m gettin gback into my anime atm though - watching cardcaptor sakura and sailor moon atm! vintage stuff!
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Beautiful changes. They’ve 2000-ified an ancient anime! The drawings are definitely better though I don’t like the green accent on the 01. It makes it look like a cheap toy from a vending machine. I also don’t like the change in Lilith’s mask. I mean, isn’t her mask the logo of the organization?! It takes away from the meaning of the logo then! -__-;;
I’ve watched NGE so many time I think I’ll skip on the rebuilt versions. Maybe I’ll watch the final movie if there will be changes in the ending.
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@Eric: Yay! I actually enjoyed the Naruto anime too, but the filler episodes bored me because the anime was catching up with the manga’s publishing. It just puzzles me that why so many animes have to get progressively darker… like how Sasuke turned to Orochimaru for power, and how the storyline starts to wrap around psychological hardships of the Evangelion pilots. The ‘new edition’ that you’re mentioned - are you referring to the director’s cut? They’ve included a lot of bonus scenes from Episode 21 to 24 for the director’s cut. Oh and for the ending of NGE, do you mean the original Episodes 25 and 26 or the later version of the film (Evangelion: Death and Rebirth)? The old one is very confusing (and disappointing as well)… the later version suits the context of the anime better
I am yet to watch Gundam, but I heard it’s awesome!
@Han: Cardcaptor Sakura! One of the greatest animes around, but sadly I couldn’t find a friend who has it (so I can get from them instead of using my crappy Internet connection to download it). I’ve watched Sailormoon when I was a kid, but mom banned me from it later because she thought that it’ll make me… girlish / unmasculine. Whatever
@Ivy: “They’ve 2000-ified an ancient anime!” - Well said! They’ve redrawn the scenes and make them even better. For now, we don’t have to settle for odd shapes of the characters’ faces finally (the body shape and facial structures of the characters change subtly among different episodes). Yea I don’t quite get the reason why they’ve traded the good ol’ purple for a helluva neon green on Unit01! And the neon green makes Unit01 glow in the dark, which makes it a better target for the Angels, heh. For the same thing, I’m appalled by the change in Lilith’s mask. I heard that they’ve now used that design for SEELE’s new logo instead. Have you seen the new NERV logo? It’s the same old one but have an inverted apple in the background. Rebuild of Evangelion 4.0 is speculated to have an alternate ending (or a continuity to the last two episodes of the anime)… now I’m looking forward to that!
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Wow, Lilith looks freaky!
Note to self: Do not look at eerie things after having two days of nightmares. =P
My brother used to be into NGE. He was more of the anime person out of the both of us! However, I have sat down and watched some eps with him and.. well, I still am not an anime person, but I am not the person who disses those who are.
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the camera in the Toji and Kensuke screen shot also looks more modern! spot the differences game
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@Id: Yea Lilith does look a little freaky, but it’ll be freakier in the original anime episode because it has seven eyes (that got me stunned a little when I first saw Lilith). I didn’t watch any animes besides Naruto (and stopped when they started releasing the filler episodes - I find them a little boring) before being introduced to NGE by my ex-roommate. He was watching halfway through the series when I knew about it, so after that I rewatched the entire thing 3 times
but that doesn’t make me an otaku! Haha. I don’t go great lenghts to participate in cosplay events or stock up huge amounts of NGE memorabilia. Anyway for the WP2.5 thing, you’re welcome! The new features are really exciting, although a little inconvenient to new WP users because the old admin layout is almost completely scrapped.
@lix: Yes! It has larger lenses this time, and has a more metallic feeling to it. In the original anime, his camera looks like, no offence, a piece of cheap plastic
lol!
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Haha … Me watching long time ago which borrow from a friend …
I think should be the latest one … About the detail … Sorry I really forgotten.
I am plan to get myself a copy of the whole set later but not so soon … May be next year …
The Gundam series, the latest one is “00″ … Just finish watching it last few weeks which consist 25 episodes for the part 1 … Part 2 will only start in end of this year …
Totally recommended …!
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I never knew that NGE had a remake of it!! I gotta go and download it now too!
I most definitely agree… it was such a huge hit because of the psychological state of each child’s sufferings. Though I am disappointed the Rebuild doesn’t have Asuka, as she doesn’t come in until many episodes afterwards anyhow. Thanks for sharing this!
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@Eric: Same here! I didn’t have the NGE DVD with me, so I borrowed it from a friend (and ripped it into my harddisk, in case I needed it later). Since I had the Director’s Cut version, I’m not intending to purchase a collector’s copy for the original anime, but I would love to wait for all the 4 promised Rebuild of Evangelion films to be released, purchase the whole DVD set
heh.
@Destiny: Same here! I only got to know about it a month ago when I was searching Youtube for NGE when a whole list of new trailers came out. But I spent another month finding where to download the movie! The one I’ve downloaded is a camera rip from a Japan cinema with no subtitles. But since I’ve watched the original anime version, I know more or less what they’re talking about
teehee. The first film doesn’t have Asuke because she only appears after Episode 8 (?) and the first film only covers the first six episodes of the anime. I love Asuka because she’s very noisy and brings some life into the anime 
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wow, those changes are awesome. and I never watched this anime. I watched Naruto for like 2 years but I stopped because I had my SPM examinations. I wish I could start watching Naruto back! isk..isk..isk…
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@Aisyah: Yep! They’ve redrawn everything, which justifies the need for a remake. I’ve watched Naruto for 2+ years too, but gave up along the way as I got busier towards the end of my college studies. Now I’m so out of touch with Naruto, I couldn’t muster enough interest to continue. How sad
hey teddy
i am also an eva-lover!
though i haven’t watched the movie yet
i’ll have to when summer comes around!
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@tina: High-five!!!
teehee. The film is relatively new, and I think there’s no reputable subtitle release yet (for non-Japanese-speaking audience). You’ll have to wait a little now, but I think it’ll be done by summer!
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it the 6th angel as Nerv started with 3 in their pocket and not 2 in the new story. i guess they are pumping up the “infighting” abit more… we should be getting more backstory on this version.
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Where can i download the Rebuild Of Evangelion:Destruction(Episode 2)???????????????????????????????????please help me!!
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As far as I know, it’s not out yet.
But i have a 2nd rebuild movie right?If the movie is out please do tell me…..i am the evanglion hardfans………k thanx 4 d information………
I’m sorry what i mean is IT MUST HAVE THE SECOND MOVIE OUT right?thanx…
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